Maastricht travel guide
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You're Going to Love Maastricht
With a population of 122,378, Maastricht is the largest city in Limburg, Netherlands by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Maastricht deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Maastricht
Wyck is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Maastricht. These include popular favourites such as Onglet (Wycker Brugstraat 27), Harry's Maastricht (Wycker Brugstraat 2) and La Barraca (Rechtstraat 83). If you’re looking for affordable options, Founders Bar (10 Lage Barakken) and CINQ (Coversplein 5) are great picks.
When to visit Maastricht
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Maastricht in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Maastricht, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Maastricht
Plane
When flying to Maastricht, you’ll arrive at Maastricht/Aachen (MST), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Maastricht from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 9h 45m.
Train
Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Maastricht is the busiest station in Maastricht. Another popular train station is Maastricht Randwyck, located 1.4 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Maastricht is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 111 miles from Maastricht. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maastricht, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Brussels, the bus ride to Maastricht takes 90 miles and will cost you around £18. From Paris, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 395 miles. Maastricht’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Maastricht
Where to stay in Maastricht
From 5-star hotels such as the Kruisherenhotel Maastricht to great affordable options like the Le Theatre Hotel, Maastricht offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £304 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Stadsherberg De Poshoorn and easyHotel Maastricht City Centre. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Maastricht, with prices from £42 to £555 per night. Heugem is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Maastricht are about 96% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Maastricht
Most booked hotels in Maastricht
Hiring a car in Maastricht
Expect to pay £1.77 per litre in Maastricht (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.23 and £28.30. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maastricht, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.